Book now for free farmers’ wellbeing webinar
Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards is holding a webinar to promote wellbeing in the farming community on Thursday 22 July. The pandemic and Brexit have put huge pressure … Continue reading
Made in Devon will be at Devon County Show this year
Our Made in Devon team will be at Devon County Show on 2-4 July, with a stand in the Devon County Council area of the showground. We will be promoting … Continue reading
Farmer who caused lamb ‘unnecessary suffering’ given two year livestock ban
A North Devon farmer who pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to a lamb has been banned from keeping cattle and sheep for two years. Andrew Conibear, 57, of Knapp … Continue reading
Rural mental health support – Trading Standards receive special training and farmers support seminar on offer
A team of officers from Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards are receiving mental health ‘first aid’ training to improve the support they can offer rural businesses and farmers. The … Continue reading
Woman fined after breaching animal ban
A North Devon woman who was caught tending livestock despite being banned has been ordered to pay £1,380 in compensation, fines and costs. Bridget Barrell, 64, of Chittlehampton, admitted three … Continue reading
Avian influenza (bird flu)
Highly Pathogenic Avian influenza H5N8 was confirmed in backyard poultry at a premises near Exmouth, East Devon. A 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone has been declared around the … Continue reading
Avian influenza (bird flu) national prevention zone declared
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone has been declared across England, Scotland and Wales. Read the Government press release at GOV.UK – Avian influenza (bird flu) national prevention zone declared.
Avian influenza identified in wild birds in South West of England
Routine monitoring has detected avian influenza (bird flu) in a small number of wild birds in the South West of England. Read the press release at GOV.UK – Avian influenza … Continue reading
Somerset farmer fined for breaching Bovine TB rules
A Mendip cattle farmer has been ordered to pay over £10,000 in fines and costs after admitting breaking laws that help control the spread of Bovine TB when moving his … Continue reading
Made in Devon can set your business apart
If you own a Devon business and want to build on your reputation for producing quality, locally made goods, the Made in Devon scheme can help showcase what you have … Continue reading